KinoFilm 2026: Spanish Shorts Programme (Cert 15)

KinoFilm Manchester Presents:

SPANISH SHORTS (ADVISORY CERT 15)

Wednesday 13th May, Instituto Cervantes, Deansgate, Manchester

Doors open at 6.00pm programme starts at 6.30pm

Welcome to KINO at the Instituto Cervantes for this fine selection of Spanish Shorts brought to you by KINOFILM 2026 European Focus, in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes Manchester. Tickets for this event are FREE but should be booked in advance. to gurantee your seat. There may be some remaining tickets available on the door .

Programme Detail

LA CULPABLE (THE CULPRIT)

Dir/Wri: Maria Guerra, Pro: Marta Fuertes, Ada Fernández, Elena Zabía y Michèle Massé, Sp, 2026, 15'

Virgina Lopez-Medina, a woman who has dedicated her whole life to the world of cinema, talks about her work in a very eventful interview in which she will finally have the opportunity to show what her profession, one of the most unknown in cinema, is all about.

INGRID

Dir/Wri: Raguel Colera, Co-Wri: Angeles Maeso, Pro: Michele Masse, Angeles Maeso, Inma Cuesta, Spain, 2025, 17’

Ingrid, a young aspiring actress, lives with enthusiasm her passion for theatre. Driven by her dream of devoting herself to cinema, she decides to audition for a casting that seems like a great opportunity. However, what begins as an exciting experience turns into a disturbing situation that will leave a deep mark on her.

EL DÍA DE LA MUERTE DE KURT COBAI (THE DAY KURT COBAIN DIED)

Dir: Sergio Munoz, Pro: SMC Productions, Wri: Antonio Seron, Spain, 2026, 21’

April 1994. Héctor and Daría, two opposite teenagers, run away from school and discover an unexpected friendship on the very day a youth icon dies.

QUISIERA DECIRTE (I WISH I COULD TELL YOU)

Dir/Pro: Diego Sanchidrian Rubio, Wri; Pedro Pablo Picazo, Spain, 2026, 8’

A bench in a park, a unique encounter, a last chance… will she finally dare to express what she feels?

UNA CABEZA EN LA PARED (HEAD ON THE WALL)

Dir/Wri: Manuel Manrique, Pro: Diego Saniz, Co-Wri: Itziar Sanuan, Spain, 2024, 20’

Three years have passed since the abolition of bullfighting, and Rafael Jesús will no longer be able to become the bullfighting figure he was destined to be. He wanders the streets, trying to fit into this new world that has no place for him. Each step he takes leads him further from the arena and closer to the blood.

HANGUK SUKJE (MY HOMEWORK ABOUT KOREA)

Dir/Pro/Wri: Luis Angel Medana, Spain, 2025, 6’

Dario has to complete his homework on Korea for school. Although he initially only knew about K-pop music, his research leads him to discover a fascinating and complex country.

UN DIA PERFECTO (A PERFECT DAY)

Dir/Wri: Mariela Artiles Merino, Co-Wri: Miguel Angel Sanchez, Pro: Sergio Muñoz Cano, Antonio Gómez-Olea, Spain, 2025, 18’

Julia leaves the hospital in a rush to reunite with her long-time friends. Together, they plan to celebrate in a house by the lake, a place brimming with shared memories. As the party unfolds with carefree joy, Julia finds herself facing an important decision.

We are pleased that the director of the film ‘Un Dia Perfecto’, Mariela Artiles Merino will be joining us for a short Q&A following the screening.

Programme length 102 mins

Followed by drinks reception and networking (8.20 - 9.00pm)

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